Jhomar Soriano

Jhomar's new graphic novel, written by
Eric Skillman, is available for pre-order here.

Here at Elyria Pictures, we're developing several features, and the project that's particularly active right now is called Damage. We wanted an illustration for the script cover, to bring people into the story immediately, but we didn't think somebody as talented as Jhomar Soriano would have the time and inclination. We asked anyway, cuz that's how we are.

He said "yes"!

I gave him a crude sketch, along with a verbal description:
Here's Jhomar's rough sketch, before the finished pen and ink, based on our description of the lead character:

Jeez that's good! We asked him to make Rick (the character) sit up straighter, to imply greater strength, and be a few years younger. Here's the next sketch:

Liz felt like he wasn't handsome enough, so Jhomar gave us another sketch:

Perfect. Liz and I signed off, and now we're looking forward to the final pen and ink illustration!

- PH